In conjunction with the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF), Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has donated funds to save a race horse from slaughter. With the donation, Hoosier Park is not only helping the horse currently in need but hoping to raise awareness for the SRF organization who works diligently to provide race horses with homes after their racing careers are finished.

Just two weeks ago, the Indiana-sired trotter Canwecheatumnwhen was found to be in imminent danger of shipping to slaughter. Canwecheatumnwhen is a nine-year-old gelding who amassed over $100,000 in purse earnings and 25 wins throughout his racing career. With the help of SRF, industry professionals, and Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, the trotting gelding was swiftly removed from harm’s way.

“For the third time in less than two years, Hoosier Park has stepped up to the plate to rescue a horse from a fate surely not deserved,” said Rick Moore, Hoosier Park’s vice president and general manager of racing. “It is our fervent desire that horses like Canwecheatumnwhen, who have given so much on the racetrack, find homes where they can live out the remainder of their time in a blissful manner. We wish our friend Canwecheatumnwhen nothing but the best in retirement!”

The cost to take in one horse and provide all the necessary steps of paying their fees, shipping, quarantine, rehabilitation, veterinary care, and blacksmith and dental care is approximately $1,500. Hoosier Park’s donation will be put towards the care of Canwecheatumnwhen until a permanent home can be secured.

Canwecheatumnwhen will now head to a quarantine facility where he will be placed under a veterinary’s care. Once his soundness and current health is determined, his future options will be explored including under saddle work.

(Hoosier Park)